Tom Kennedy (American actor)
| Tom Kennedy | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 15, 1885 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 6, 1965 (aged 80) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Tommy Kennedy |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1915–1965 |
Tom Kennedy (July 15, 1885 – October 6, 1965) was an American actor best known for his roles in Hollywood comedies from the silent days, with such producers as Mack Sennett and Hal Roach, mainly supporting lead comedians such as the four Marx Brothers, WC Fields, Mabel Normand, Shemp Howard and Laurel and Hardy.
[edit] Career
For over 50 years, from 1915 to 1965, he appeared in over 320 films and TV shows, often uncredited. His first film was a short black and white comedy, His Luckless Love.
Often mistaken as his namesake Edgar Kennedy's brother, he was nevertheless apparently very friendly with the slow-burning comedian and supported him in many of his series of domestic two-reelers. He continued making films right up until his death, his last film being a western, The Bounty Killer.
He appeared in such films as:
- Mickey (1918)
- Tillie's Punctured Romance (1928)
- Monkey Business (1931)
- 42nd Street (1933)
- Fly-Away Baby (1937)
- Bringing Up Father (1946)
- Slaughter on Tenth Avenue (1957)
- Some Like it Hot (1959)
- It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963)
Kennedy was also paired with Stooge Shemp Howard for several short subjects at Columbia Pictures such as Society Mugs, as well as appearing with the Three Stooges in the films Loose Loot and Spooks!. He was also paired with El Brendel for four shorts, such as Phoney Cronies in 1942.
His TV appearances included episodes of Perry Mason, Maverick, My Favorite Martian and Gunsmoke.
[edit] Death
Kennedy died of bone cancer on October 6, 1965.
